Qualification : M.A., M.Phil Clinical Psychology (RCI-registered)
Experience : 3+ years
Description :
Celestina Samanta is an RCI-approved Clinical Psychologist (M.Phil, Amity University, Mumbai) with extensive clinical experience in psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic assessments, and therapeutic interventions. She has trained and worked at leading hospitals and rehabilitation centers in Mumbai, including H.B.T. Medical College & Cooper Hospital, GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, NH SRCC Children’s Hospital, NeuroGen Brain & Spine Institute, and Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre.
She has completed over 550 hours of testing and therapy with children, adults, couples, and families—addressing concerns ranging from emotional and behavioral difficulties to complex psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions. Her expertise includes career assessments, psychodiagnostic evaluations (Rorschach, MMPI, MCMI, TAT, IQ, ADHD, autism assessments, neuropsychological tools, and others), and therapeutic interventions for individuals, couples, and families.
Her therapeutic approach integrates CBT, DBT, queer-affirmative therapy, and art-based methods with psychodynamic and existential perspectives. Celestina is committed to providing inclusive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care, thoughtfully blending psychology, philosophy, and the creative arts to foster resilience and holistic well-being.